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NFIB Urges Senate to Pass Critical Tort Reform Bill

NFIB Urges Senate to Pass Critical Tort Reform Bill

February 13, 2025

Too often, lawsuits are filed just to take advantage of the system

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer today urged members of the South Carolina Senate to help small businesses by passing S. 244, legisaltion to stop lawsuit abuse in the state. The measure was introduced by Sen. Shane Massey and strongly supported by Gov. Henry McMaster.

“Senator Massey and Governor McMaster understands that South Carolina’s civil justice system is out of whack and that small businesses are paying the price,” Homeyer said. “Plaintiffs should be able to seek compensation if they’ve been wronged, but too often, lawsuits are filed just to take advantage of the system.

“Small businesses shouldn’t be punished for someone else’s mistake just because they might have more money, but that’s what existing state law allows. S. 244 would help reduce frivolous claims by ensuring that small businesses and other defendants are held responsible only for their fair share of damages.

“Lawsuit abuse is driving up insurance costs, forcing owners to spend money on legal fees instead of growing their businesses, adding jobs, and supporting their communities,” Homeyer said. “That’s why we need the Senate to act quickly and pass this important legislation.

“If we don’t fix this problem, small businesses will continue to struggle, and South Carolina’s economy will suffer.”

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